Maintenance; Keeping Your Bicycle Clean; Lubricating The Drivetrain; Inspect Your Bicycle Before Each Ride - Orbea Blue Paper Rise Hydro Sl 2025 Bedienungsanleitung

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MAINTENANCE

Orbea products are carefully designed to be long-lasting, effi-
cient and easy to maintain. The carbon and aluminium frames
and forks are extremely corrosion-resistant.
However, your bicycle components need regular maintenance
in order to ensure that it works properly and safely, and to en-
sure its longevity.

KEEPING YOUR BICYCLE CLEAN

Clean your bicycle with mild soap and water on a regular basis
to keep it working as new, and check the condition of the
frame and its components. Do not use high pressure water, as
it could damage components like bearings or the tubes of the
frame.
Citrus-based degreasers are biodegradable and very effective
in removing grease from the drivetrain components and the
chain.
Built-up dirt can complicate the visual inspection of the
components and hide damage that could potentially cause
malfunctions or accidents.
Built-up dirt causes the premature wear of components and
can even damage some parts of the bicycle frame such as
the bearing housings and moving parts. Damage due to lack
of cleaning and maintenance is not covered by the warranty

LUBRICATING THE DRIVETRAIN

Once you have cleaned your bicycle, lubricate the drivetrain,
specifically the chain. Use the minimum amount necessary to
lubricate the links, removing any excess to prevent it from at-
tracting dirt, causing the drivetrain to not work properly and
the premature wear of the components.
Do not use aerosol lubricants to prevent them from sticking
to the brake surfaces. Always check the brakes after lubri-
cating the drivetrain.

INSPECT YOUR BICYCLE BEFORE EACH RIDE

Perform a quick inspection before each ride to verify that your
bicycle is in optimal working order. You may encounter small
problems that can turn into major incidents during the ride.
FRAME: Inspect the frame and the fork, looking for cracks or
other damage. You should not hear any strange noises. If there
is any damage to the frame, do not use the bicycle and contact
your authorised dealer for inspection.
CHAIN: Ensure it's clean and lubricated. The drivetrain should
not make any abnormal noises.
BRAKES: Check that the brakes operate properly and safely.
Check the tightening torques of the components.
TYRES: Check for worn tires and look for cuts on the tread or
on the sides. If you spot any damage, replace the tyre. Make
sure that the tyre pressure is suitable.
WHEELS: Make sure that the wheels turn smoothly and that
there are no lateral deflections. Pull the wheel slightly side-
ways to check that there is no lateral play in the bearings.
Check for broken or loose spokes. Make sure that the axles
and quick-release skewers are tightened securely and to the
correct torque.
HEADSET: Activate the front brake and move the front part of
the bicycle back and forth, applying pressure on the handle-
bars with the front wheel on the ground. Check for strange
noises or movement of the headset, which could indicate that
the bearings are worn or the headset has not been correctly
tightened. Once the headset is correctly adjusted, check that it
turns smoothly.
SWINGARM PIVOT POINTS: On full suspension bicycles,
check that all the swingarm pivot points rotate smoothly and
show no signs of play in the bearings. Pull the swingarm from
side to side on the bicycle and pay attention to any noise or
play at the pivot points. If the swingarm does not operate
smoothly or they show signs of play, this could be a sign that
the tightening torques are incorrect or that the bearings are
worn or damaged.
BEARINGS: The bearings (bottom bracket, swingarm pivot
points, headset, wheels, etc.) are elements subject to wear that
must be regularly inspected to ensure that they operate cor-
rectly. Bearings in poor condition can damage the components
in which they are installed. Bad weather speeds up bearing
wear. Bearings that have excessive play or that do not turn
smoothly must be replaced immediately. If you are in any
doubt, consult your authorised dealer.
Damage to components like the frame, bicycle wheels, etc.
associated with a lack of maintenance and the replacement
of the bearings are not covered by the warranty.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Turn on the bike and check that the
electrical system is working properly. Check that there is elec-
trical assist and that all the components work (motor, display,
assist shift and speed sensor).
If the electrical assist is not working, check all the connections
between the components and their state as well that of the ca-
bles (damaged cables or components must be replaced).
Check for any faults in the electrical system. The Shimano SC-
EN600 display will show the error code, if any. The SW-EN600-
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